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		ceejayoz on Feb 2, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Connecticut parents arrested for letting kids walk... > Does anyone have direct, first hand experiences of this kind? Not from the media. First hand or someone you personally know. Yes; a family member's friend is currently dealing with potential prosecution for briefly leaving their kid in the car.

throwawaysleep on Feb 2, 2023 [–]

Kids can cook unsupervised in cars, so that makes sense.

ceejayoz on Feb 2, 2023 | [–]

Kids can die walking unsupervised to Dunkin, too.

Five minutes in a car during mild weather isn't going to cook a kid; cops should use their broad discretion and some common sense in both scenarios.

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